To work in a busy and diverse office helping to develop and improve the Authority’s Local Transport Plan and Local Development Framework. A proven Transport Planning or other relevant background is important.

Your role

• To assist the Transport Policy Manager with input into the Local Transport Plan and Annual Progress Report.

• To research potential transport schemes and transport planning procedures which help to deliver the LTP objectives for SE Dorset and Poole’s corporate objectives.

• To provide advice to Planning Services on the transport impact of major planning applications and act as an expert witness at Public Inquiries.

• To provide the transport policy input to local and sub-regional development plans, in particular the transport content of the Local Development Framework.

• To advise Members on transport planning matters and present Committee Reports.

You should have

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject and Membership of a professional institution.

• Significant experience in Town Planning, Transport Planning or Traffic Engineering.

• Broad knowledge of transport operations and highway legislation and the planning process.

• Commitment to working in Partnership with others but able to manage complex research projects with minimum supervision.

• IT literate and able to communicate clearing both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.

For an informal discussion please contact Chris Francombe on (01202) 262040 or e-mail c.francombe@poole.gov.uk

Closing date : 10th July 2008

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